Sociologist Diane Vaughan investigated the tragedy of the 1986 Challenger explosion and found that engineers suspected damage to the O-rings,but convinced each other the O-rings would not fail.This is an example of:

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This situation is a classic example of groupthink, where members of a group prioritize consensus and harmony over critical thinking and raising potential concerns or dissenting opinions. The engineers were influenced by the group dynamic and convinced themselves that the O-rings would not fail, leading to a tragic outcome.

Sociologist Diane Vaughan Investigated the Tragedy of the 1986 Challenger